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VOLUME 7. NO. 2 DR.STANLEY GRUBB TENDS RESIGNATION PROMINENT DIVINE WILL LEAVE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ATHENS TO GO TO WINDER. From Athens Herald. Members of the First Chrfbtiau church were surprised Sunday morning when Ihe pastor, Rev. Stanley R. Ombb announced lii.s resignation, to become effective in not less thun ninety days. Tho Resignation was accepted bv the congveation and a meeting ot ihe pulpit supply committee oi the Hoard of Deacons will be held some time soon to select a suc cessor to Dr. Grubb who lias ac cepted the pastorate <>f the Winder Christian The pulpit supply committee is composed of .1 F. Whitehead, chairman; G. F. Stephenson. L. L. Laßoon, S. G. Autry, S \V. Gssery. Dr. Grubb has, through the eo- operation of a p tog revive congre gation, built one of the stongest ■, . i churches of the denomination m llie state. Mis association will) the religious and civic life of Ath ens was sueh that nyws.ot his res ignation v ill he received with deep regret by the people of the eitv. At the time I)r. (Irubb came" to Athens the First Fhristiiui church liad a membership of on* 1 hundred and twenty-five ami an enroll ment of fifty in the Sunday school. 'Jihc congregation worshipped in Vk. frame (Abiding which was lo cated oil the comer of Pulaski and Doughtery streets, the site now oc cupied by the new brick structure. 'The church has grown with rapid strides during the pastorate of Dr. (Irubb and now has HIM) resident members with 'J7‘> enrolled in the Sunday school. The new church building presents an attractive ap pearance and H recognized as one •of Athens mosl beautiful builcl *ings. '• In addition to bis work toward creating a high moral and religi ous sentiment in Athens. Dr. '(lrubb caused to be about twelve residences•' Avhich ‘.were disposed of to IfecaJL people, aiding considerably in the relief of ihe house shortage id thf pity. . |)r. (Irubb is president of the Athens Ministerial Association, ac tively connected with charity and welfare worjt. • Scout Master for .the local troop of Hoy Scouts, member of ihe Kiwauis eUlb mid. the Masonic ami Knights of Pyth ian orders. in twelve years ot 'iiis pastorship Dr. (Irubb was call ed upon to visit ttwn-e sick people outside of his o\vn-congregation than in it. -He f'omliidnl mote funerals of people not identified with his church ' t lian- tlloso who have been, and married from all of the adjoining counties. Hr. and Mrs. .(Irubb will leave for Winder within the 'next few weeks to make their home. ' GENERAL LEE S BIRTHDAY. ' N'cxl Wednesdy, .famiary 1!t. will be tlie birthday of General) fiobert E. Lee. our Tvf the'world's mrii. and universally loved) and all over the South. This is a legal holiday and the ]Minks will Ik* ehrSed,.so I'cmenibei; there will be no banking transae tious on .January jh: Dr. and Mrs. G. W. and Dr. Lee DeLaPmricre.Mr. Henderson Kitts of Chester, S. C., Mr. Karl Weeks, ,rf Atlanta, were dinner guests of ill., tad Wm tycCftats Ust week. • - ' THJBakkow times WINDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The Winder public schools open ed on Monday of last week with an enrollment of over 800 pupils and the superintendent, teachers and pupils all feeling refreshed from the short vacation during the holi days. This term bids fair to be thfi best and brightest in the. history of Winder schooLs, with the determi nation to accomplish move than 'ever before, and every department Is thoroughly organised with this end in view. The parents and al! citizens of the city should aid in bringing this about by doing their duty in cut. teamicrs and pupils. Espee ially is this obligatory oil all par ents of pupils, as they should feed a.greater interest than others in the development of their children, and assisting the teachers to bring to the front latent powers which will enable them to progress and get results'wouth while. BARROW PREACHERS MEET. The weekly meeting of the Ham row County preachers conference oeeured at the First Baptist church Monday, at I*l A. M. The paper of the day was read by Rev. W, .11. Faust. Subject; .“Why Go to Church.” This was .discussed by hrethern -Collins, Buchanan, Moore, and Settle. Only two of the Winder pastors were present, they reported good service - despite the rainy day Sun day. Methodist S. S. P‘2 present First Baptist S. S. I*2 present. Rev .hum IT. Wood, chairman of Program commit tc reported as follows : “Sabbath Obeisance” G. \\. ■Collins. dan. 24. “Religious Education’’- —dolm 11. Wood. dan. hi, “The Church ami Amusements”—(’; W. Henderson. Feb. 7. “The Need of Trained Leaders”—J. 1. Gresham. | Feb. 14. “The Why And The How of Prayermeeting” W, E. Moore. ; ' ■ . : Feb. ’2!,“ Religious' hit end tire --T. <Buchanan. Every preacher in ihe county is .cordially urged to attend- these metdings. M£N S NIGHT AT THE ' METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday sendees. •Jan. - lb. lU2t). 10:20 A. M. Sunday school. Culiectioe for European. -Relief, postponed from last Sunday. Mr. .John W.,<'arrinolon..lr. will give. - a short talk on conditions in Europe as hr saw ‘fjreiii. 11 :.iO. Sermon hv the pastor. Subject: “A Message To The Church at Prelmly: “(Jur* Program For if)2f. ” This includes the aim of every member attending church fit least diet a Sunday. 7 :dt)*i > . M. Men's club night. Special music by men’s choir, or* elfestra add talks hv minute men. Sermon subject: “Is The Ameri can Samson in The Grip of 'lire jlydern Delilah?.” . The question 'of a Jewish rabbi. Don’t miss this sen ice * li. Wilkie Collins. Pastor f • • „• Mr-. W. I>. Met ants and Aliss Charlotte MeCants went over to Atlanta last week to sec “Light- I . nmg. Mrs. tireen W. Smith spent last .week iu Gainesville with her sis • ter, Mrs Quartebaum. WINDER, HARROW COUNTY, GA„ THURSDAY. JANUARY 13. ID2I NEW DRUG STORE OPENS TODAY The Winder Drug Company op ens it’s doors to the public today with a complete and well selected line of all things carried in an up to-date drug store. Dr. Oliver and Mr. Harold Her rin extend to every one a cordial welcome and will nppeeiate a por tion of your patronage. Visit them and you will bo de lighted with the appearance and arrangement of things. ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. The annual stockholder mot tin" tf tlio Nkuth <ieorgia Trust and Banking: Company met Tuesday afternoon, reelecting all of the present officers, adding Mr. C. X. Bagwell to the directorsliip ami also making him one- of the viec presidnets. .Mr. Bagwell will bring strength and influence to this big bunking institution and u great aid to its continued growth and prosperity. MINISTERS CONFERENCE The I ix-a 1 ministers conference met Monday morning at the Bap tist church. Quite a number of important mat tew were discussed, and it was decided bj' the minis ters of Winder to tafce a religious eenseus of the town next Tuesday afternoon,when each church will be represented by a number of ladies who will assist in taking this census. The conference also 'extends a cordial and hearty wel- Iconic to Dr. (Jnibb, w ho will soon jtakc up Ids work among us as pns- j tor of the First Chrisiian church A WONDERFUL RECORD OF A WINDER MAN. One of the good and respected citizens, of Winder, now nearing his seventy years of age, made a wonderful record during the year i 1 a- record of which lie should feel' proud and that many others should try.l.o make during 1921. We Trust there are others who have done as well, but read this and answer for yourself. This, good man did not miss a ■Sunday during 1920 from church ! tor all the services and in fact has j not missed one in four years. During the past year he did not spend a cent for whiskey, tobacco in any. form, soft drinks of any kirn I. no confections, no shows of any character, never was on the streetsduring Sunday except go iirg to' church’ or visiting the si(d< .and never bought a Sunday paper. it.' nevt'r failed a single Lord’:? day to contribute to the church and every day of the year did something for man or beast. This is surely a remarkable re mold-and few men can claim as i nu 11. 1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH . | ' . | Services for Sunday. Sunday school IOsJO. S. if Ma'u gliou, Supt. 1 Breaching 1 l :->O. “The Second < 'oming.” • lunior P>. V. P. P. ; <):•{(). Xylite. Bagwell Pres. Preaching “The Ihity Spirit. ” Prayermeetiug .and teachers meeting Wednesday 7 ah), j Senior It. Y. Ik P. Thursday t :30. Ji Come and l>e with us. W. U. laust, Pasty*. % * OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BARROW COUNTY MRS. BONDURANT GUEST OF INSURANCE CO. • The Travelers Insurance Com pany held it’s annual convention in Atlanta last week at which Mrs. Maude Bondurant and Messrs Walter Stanton and Shannon Smith, who represent this strong company in Winder, were their quests at the Piedmont hotel. Two luncheons and a banquet were given during the convention and much business transacted. At the banquet there were 99 male representatives and Mrs. Bondurant, making in all 100 pres ent. Mrs. Bondurant’s agency in this city, which ranks among the strong ones, was ably represented and she was delighted with tho re ception accorded them and the very pleasant and enjoyable time spent at the-convention. OBSERVES WEEK OF PRAYER CIETY OBSERVES WEEK OF PRAYER. The Ladies .Missionary Society of the Baptist eluircli observed the last w eek as week mu’ prayer and service-, were held for three after noons, different circles arranging a program for different days. The following program, prepar ed by the Center street circle was very much enjoyed. Reading—Mrs. A. M. Benton. Duet -Mesdamo.x \Y. tt. Bush and <in v Jackson. Reading Miss Gallic Saunders. Debate -Resolved: “That it is more important to have Baptist schools in foreign lauds Ilian in i ~ ’our own countrv. Affirmative: Otis Willie Smith and Morgan Uolsenbeek. i Negative: Preston Gash and !Gibson House. | The decision of the judges was in lav nr of the negative side. FEDERAL AID TO ROAD BUILDING ! Federal aid for the construction of■ 9,tul() miles of national high ways lias been approved bv the t nited Stales department ol agri eulUire. <)f the federal aid projects ap poved. among which are the Dixie highway. Meridian highway', Jef ferson, Lincoln and Bankhead, the Dank bead highway, which passes through Winder. Statham. t'arl and Auburn, of this Goiinty. is the longest of them all. being POO miles. The next in length is the Dixie. 895 miles; the Nation al Old Trails, 820; Lincoln.7oo; Atoridian. 077 ;">Nat ional Parks. 047 and dofferson highway. 004 miles. NOTICE. The Loyal Gourd's .orchestra and quart cite will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock with Mr. and .Mrs. \Y. A. Bradley. Please hear ibis in mind find let every member of. this class who plays' any kind of instrument or sings meet a1 this timir^^ Dond forget the time amt -- Mr. and Mrs. \\ IG-faiist bad ns their guests tfi'sT week Mr. and Mrs John F. Faust. of Lexington, [whose marriage, was an interest ing event of last week in Lexing ;imn Thursday evening Mr. and .Mrs. Fausl entertained at dinner in tlieic home. [ ‘Covers tv ere laid ivr Mr. and \Jis. AV. Jt. Faust, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Faust and Mr. and Mrs. .To*e Bui son. SOCIETY... MRS. A. D. MC CURRY HOSTESS. On Friday afternoon Mrs. Ale- Curry entertained a few friends at bidge. at her home on Broad street. During the afternoon a [lovely hot course was served. The [guests were Mesdaiues P. H. Stew - mrt, Ralph Smith. Roy Smith, Rob ert Camp, K. V. Snipes, 11. A. Cari thers, R. H. Kimball and Miss Ora Gee Camp. MRS. P. A. FLANIGAN ENTERTAINS. Among the lovely parties which have been given for Mrs. P. ft. Stewart was the beautiful one given by Mrs. P. A. Flanigan in her honor. The guests were met at the'door by Mrs. A. D. MeGurry and then were invited to the receiving line by AGs. 11. T. Flanigan, who pros- 1 ented them with score cards. .After an hour very pleasantly j spent in progressive 500, the host- ess, assisted by Mr. A A. Camp and Mis. A. D. MeCurry, served a most delightful salad course. The hostess presented the honored gue>t with a beautiful earisple. Thirty guests enjoyed this love* y occasion. PARENT— TEACHERS MEETING. The regular monthly meeting ot the Parent—Teachers club will meet at the school auditorium at pi o'clock, Friday afternoon. Every mother in the city., is ur ged to come and everyone has a cordial invitation. Below is the program : I Subject - Americanization.” America Mass Singing. ' “What is an American.'” Mrs. \V N. Bailoy . Song. “ I’m In I leaven When Cin In My Mother's Arms. Fit pie Miss Pauline Roberts, j “VVliat It Means To Be An | American. ” Mrs. W. A. Bardlcy. “.lust American. Master Law son Hill. I MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING. The * 'andler si reel circle ol t In- Baptist Missionary Society met last Monday afternoon with Mrs. Moulder. After the splendid program was rendered and the usual business disposed oi the la dies enjoyed a sandwich least. CALENDER FOR WEEK Monday January 10. The Missionary Circle ol the Baptist church met with Mcs daines \Y. 11. Faust. Moulder find Strickland. 49 Tuesday .launary 1 I• Mrs. E. V. Snipes entertained at a beautiful party, honoring Ahs. P. 11. Stewart, a recent bride. Mcs< I nines * '<. A. Johns.. J. II Wood and <>. M. Jackson were hostesses to the MJssiouary So •iotv ot the ehundf at |, ( . Inun• ' - Me,. Johns WeWekmay JmTTfa ry 12. The Appalaehee Association met in our city, the guests of the mem bers of the Baptist church. A delightful dinner was served in the basement of the church. * ■ I* .'M* •£. Timrsday January 18. The regular monthly meeting of the Voting Matrons Federated ‘flub will le with Mrs. Clyde Wil l.lkitw.sou. at 8 o’clock, at her homo #1.50 IN ADVANUj.; CITY OFFICIALS ARE ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 1921 ELECTED —MUCH BUSINESS TRANS ACTED—SOME CHANGES IN POLICE FORCE AND NEW STREET MAN. The new city administration was installed into office last Thursday afternoon and proceed ed a1 once to the election oi of ficers. j Some changes were made in the police force, Mr. Earl McEvery Going elected chief and Messrs Ik<- Hall, J. F. Cheelv and R. F. Craw ford to fill the other three places on the force. ' _J Air. Latimer E. Griffith, was made clerk and Mr. Mark Segars, street man . Mr. .1, B. Cooper was again made city electrician, and Mr. A. S. .Morgan, mayor pro torn. Mr. Sim Hill, who has held the position of chief, and Mr. W. H. Dcddhigficld,-as street man for several tears, have made faithful, officials, as well as others who Tail ed 1u be re-appointed, but the new ones are fill good men and should have the support and encourage ment of every citizen who wishes to have laws enforced. REGULAR STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. The regular meeting every-year of the Winder National Bank come off hiHi Tuesday a fid all of the present officers and directors \v(-re again elected for 11*21. This is a strong hanking institu tion and starts out with the new year with bright prospects "for an increased volume of business over previous pears. Mrs. W. B. MeCants spent sev eral days in Atlanta last week with her (laughter. Miss Neil Me < 'ants. SCHOOL NOTICE. The Compulsory Attendance law requires all children between K and 14 years of age to attend school regularly lor six months be ginning January 1 1921. The only exemptions are those children who have advanced beyond the seventh grade. The lnwiis and counties must enforce this law In share in the state funds. The violators of the law are subject to tine’ or im prisonment or both. This is fair warning that children must enter the schools immediately or the vio lators of tin- law must take the consequences. J. P. * 'ASII superintendent of rily schools. M r. John AM 'ants returned last week tu the Athens Business Col lege. on < 'enter st reel. ,\1 rs. II A <Hi cithers w ill enter tahi the Young Matrons * lid) at her home at ■'! o’clock. 'Tile Loyal Ganrds orchestra vfil I,meet with Mr. and Airs. W. A. Bradley at 8 o’clock, at their home Hn < 'andler st rcet. Friday January 14. The Parnet Teachers < 'lull will Im ve the regular monthly meeting in the school auditorium at 8 o’- Iclock. , | f .. Mrs I-). K. Dcbal’eriere will en tertain a few frienjlh at her home * on Athena street.